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Overview |
UIC | Michigan | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Ann Arbor, MI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,522 | 52,065 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | #47 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uic.edu | umich.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIC | Michigan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,178 | $16,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,200 | $57,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,600 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,499 | $19,005 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,421 | $22,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 55% |
Admission |
UIC | Michigan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,420 | 87,632 | ||
| Admitted | 19,955 | 15,722 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 17.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 47.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1350/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UIC | Michigan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIC | Michigan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,900 | $74,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,103 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $207 |
Diversity |
UIC | Michigan | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 28% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
UIC | Michigan | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UIC | Michigan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan is larger than than UIC based on total student enrollment (52,065 students vs. 33,522 students)
UIC vs. Michigan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIC or Michigan?
- University of Michigan is 51.2% more expensive to attend than UIC for in-state tuition ($16,896.00 vs. $11,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at Michigan than University of Illinois at Chicago ($57,740.00 vs. $26,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Chicago than Michigan ($11,499 vs. $19,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Chicago ($13,856 vs. $14,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Chicago than University of Michigan (72% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 42.7% larger than aid received University of Illinois at Chicago ($22,005 vs. $15,421)
UIC vs. Michigan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIC or Michigan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Michigan or UIC .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 292 points higher than at UIC (1092)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UIC (24)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UIC (3.41)
- UIC has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Michigan (17.9%)
UIC vs. Michigan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIC or Michigan? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Michigan and UIC.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Illinois at Chicago (90% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $12,500 more per year than UIC graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $61,900)
- University of Illinois at Chicago students graduate with a $1,353 lower median federal student loan debt than Michigan graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,103)
- UIC graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Michigan graduates. ($193 vs. $207)
- More Michigan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/